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Title: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 10:20:09 AM
My friend Tony has a pet elephant. I will see if I can find a pic.

Apart from TG's mad cats what other wildlife do we harbour?
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 10:21:27 AM
None ~ since the boys left school. whistle:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 10:21:55 AM
You will have to explain that now. Not even a gerbil?
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 10:24:02 AM
No ~ all those things they used to bring home in their hair. evil:


Tho' they do have a goldfish.


And in the Spring they will have a dozen Quail in an aviary
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 10:27:27 AM
Yes, but are you allowed to eat your pets?  rubschin:

I wonder aboutthe history of goldfish ownership. Who first thought that up then?  rubschin:

Someone with a surfeit of goldfish one suspects
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 10:29:49 AM
Well I don't fancy goldfish but the quail will certainly end up in the pot ~ once their egg laying days are over.
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 10:30:25 AM
But if you had a pet cat, and that laid eggs (just supposing) would you eat cat eggs?
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 14, 2009, 10:30:45 AM
I don't really do pets yet.

Maybe when I am an old (er) miserable old cow I may consider getting myself one to talk to - but at the moment I cannot see the benefits.
They cost a lot.
They make a mess.
You can't just bugger off on holiday without thinking whose going to look after the terrapin etc.
When they die you have to go through a grieving process
They slobber / dribble all over the soft furnishings
Chew up / piss on your things
Vet bills are extortionate / pet insurance not much better
The sight of dead things being bought into the house does not appeal in the slightest (mice/ birds etc)


Why would you sign up for this  confused2:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 10:32:27 AM
But if you had a pet cat, and that laid eggs (just supposing) would you eat cat eggs?

No ~ but I wouldn't take much persuading to eat the pussy. whistle:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 10:35:12 AM
I don't really do pets yet.

Maybe when I am an old (er) miserable old cow I may consider getting myself one to talk to - but at the moment I cannot see the benefits.
They cost a lot.
They make a mess.
You can't just bugger off on holiday without thinking whose going to look after the terrapin etc.
When they die you have to go through a grieving process
They slobber / dribble all over the soft furnishings
Chew up / piss on your things
Vet bills are extortionate / pet insurance not much better
The sight of dead things being bought into the house does not appeal in the slightest (mice/ birds etc)


Why would you sign up for this  confused2:

You have a terrapin?
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 10:35:37 AM
But if you had a pet cat, and that laid eggs (just supposing) would you eat cat eggs?

No ~ but I wouldn't take much persuading to eat the pussy. whistle:

So what's wrong with cat eggs?
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 14, 2009, 10:36:54 AM
No

I was using it as an example. I haven't got any pets nor ever had.

Everyone else in my family is mad about their mutts / cats / fishes etc. But not me  evil:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 10:39:30 AM
You should get yerself an elephant. Guaranteed to break the ice at parties. In fact guaranteed to break almost anything. I wonder how Tony manages  noooo:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 10:43:51 AM
But if you had a pet cat, and that laid eggs (just supposing) would you eat cat eggs?

No ~ but I wouldn't take much persuading to eat the pussy. whistle:

So what's wrong with cat eggs?

Cats don't lay eggs but if they did the constituent parts of what makes up an egg depends largely on the diet of the mother. Thus cats eggs would be, to borrow a phrase from Wenchy, "Icky".
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2009, 10:44:16 AM
I don't really do pets yet.

Maybe when I am an old (er) miserable old cow I may consider getting myself one to talk to - but at the moment I cannot see the benefits.
They cost a lot.
They make a mess.
You can't just bugger off on holiday without thinking whose going to look after the terrapin etc.
When they die you have to go through a grieving process
They slobber / dribble all over the soft furnishings
Chew up / piss on your things
Vet bills are extortionate / pet insurance not much better
The sight of dead things being bought into the house does not appeal in the slightest (mice/ birds etc)


Why would you sign up for this  confused2:

I have no idea...  noooo:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 10:44:37 AM
Depends what you feed your laying cat on  angel1
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 10:45:12 AM
I don't really do pets yet.

Maybe when I am an old (er) miserable old cow I may consider getting myself one to talk to - but at the moment I cannot see the benefits.
They cost a lot.
They make a mess.
You can't just bugger off on holiday without thinking whose going to look after the terrapin etc.
When they die you have to go through a grieving process
They slobber / dribble all over the soft furnishings
Chew up / piss on your things
Vet bills are extortionate / pet insurance not much better
The sight of dead things being bought into the house does not appeal in the slightest (mice/ birds etc)


Why would you sign up for this  confused2:

I have no idea...  noooo:

Bm should befriend his goats
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2009, 10:46:26 AM
I don't really do pets yet.

Maybe when I am an old (er) miserable old cow I may consider getting myself one to talk to - but at the moment I cannot see the benefits.
They cost a lot.
They make a mess.
You can't just bugger off on holiday without thinking whose going to look after the terrapin etc.
When they die you have to go through a grieving process
They slobber / dribble all over the soft furnishings
Chew up / piss on your things
Vet bills are extortionate / pet insurance not much better
The sight of dead things being bought into the house does not appeal in the slightest (mice/ birds etc)


Why would you sign up for this  confused2:

I have no idea...  noooo:

Bm should befriend his goats
I have three cats and a dog... I don't need goats...  noooo:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 10:46:32 AM
Depends what you feed your laying cat on  angel1

You'll have a hell of a job persuading a cat to eat corn.
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 10:47:11 AM
Unless you coated it with fish paste
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 10:48:19 AM
I don't really do pets yet.

Maybe when I am an old (er) miserable old cow I may consider getting myself one to talk to - but at the moment I cannot see the benefits.
They cost a lot.
They make a mess.
You can't just bugger off on holiday without thinking whose going to look after the terrapin etc.
When they die you have to go through a grieving process
They slobber / dribble all over the soft furnishings
Chew up / piss on your things
Vet bills are extortionate / pet insurance not much better
The sight of dead things being bought into the house does not appeal in the slightest (mice/ birds etc)


Why would you sign up for this  confused2:

I have no idea...  noooo:

Bm should befriend his goats
I have three cats and a dog... I don't need goats...  noooo:

You also have a lovable, faithful and damned good looking old beagle ~ or had you forgotten?  evil:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 10:48:45 AM
I don't really do pets yet.

Maybe when I am an old (er) miserable old cow I may consider getting myself one to talk to - but at the moment I cannot see the benefits.
They cost a lot.
They make a mess.
You can't just bugger off on holiday without thinking whose going to look after the terrapin etc.
When they die you have to go through a grieving process
They slobber / dribble all over the soft furnishings
Chew up / piss on your things
Vet bills are extortionate / pet insurance not much better
The sight of dead things being bought into the house does not appeal in the slightest (mice/ birds etc)


Why would you sign up for this  confused2:

I have no idea...  noooo:

Bm should befriend his goats
I have three cats and a dog... I don't need goats...  noooo:

Do cats and dog get on, like?
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2009, 10:49:03 AM
I don't really do pets yet.

Maybe when I am an old (er) miserable old cow I may consider getting myself one to talk to - but at the moment I cannot see the benefits.
They cost a lot.
They make a mess.
You can't just bugger off on holiday without thinking whose going to look after the terrapin etc.
When they die you have to go through a grieving process
They slobber / dribble all over the soft furnishings
Chew up / piss on your things
Vet bills are extortionate / pet insurance not much better
The sight of dead things being bought into the house does not appeal in the slightest (mice/ birds etc)


Why would you sign up for this  confused2:

I have no idea...  noooo:

Bm should befriend his goats
I have three cats and a dog... I don't need goats...  noooo:

You also have a lovable, faithful and damned good looking old beagle ~ or had you forgotten?  evil:

Did somebody bark?  Shrugs:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2009, 10:50:09 AM
I don't really do pets yet.

Maybe when I am an old (er) miserable old cow I may consider getting myself one to talk to - but at the moment I cannot see the benefits.
They cost a lot.
They make a mess.
You can't just bugger off on holiday without thinking whose going to look after the terrapin etc.
When they die you have to go through a grieving process
They slobber / dribble all over the soft furnishings
Chew up / piss on your things
Vet bills are extortionate / pet insurance not much better
The sight of dead things being bought into the house does not appeal in the slightest (mice/ birds etc)


Why would you sign up for this  confused2:

I have no idea...  noooo:

Bm should befriend his goats
I have three cats and a dog... I don't need goats...  noooo:

Do cats and dog get on, like?

Nooo....  noooo:

The cats hate each other and the dog hates the cats... one of the cats likes the dog...  Banghead

I have a dysfunctional family...  sad24:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 10:53:45 AM
I don't really do pets yet.

Maybe when I am an old (er) miserable old cow I may consider getting myself one to talk to - but at the moment I cannot see the benefits.
They cost a lot.
They make a mess.
You can't just bugger off on holiday without thinking whose going to look after the terrapin etc.
When they die you have to go through a grieving process
They slobber / dribble all over the soft furnishings
Chew up / piss on your things
Vet bills are extortionate / pet insurance not much better
The sight of dead things being bought into the house does not appeal in the slightest (mice/ birds etc)


Why would you sign up for this  confused2:

I have no idea...  noooo:

Bm should befriend his goats
I have three cats and a dog... I don't need goats...  noooo:

You also have a lovable, faithful and damned good looking old beagle ~ or had you forgotten?  evil:

Did somebody bark?  Shrugs:

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Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 10:54:24 AM
I don't really do pets yet.

Maybe when I am an old (er) miserable old cow I may consider getting myself one to talk to - but at the moment I cannot see the benefits.
They cost a lot.
They make a mess.
You can't just bugger off on holiday without thinking whose going to look after the terrapin etc.
When they die you have to go through a grieving process
They slobber / dribble all over the soft furnishings
Chew up / piss on your things
Vet bills are extortionate / pet insurance not much better
The sight of dead things being bought into the house does not appeal in the slightest (mice/ birds etc)


Why would you sign up for this  confused2:

I have no idea...  noooo:

Bm should befriend his goats
I have three cats and a dog... I don't need goats...  noooo:

Do cats and dog get on, like?

Nooo....  noooo:

The cats hate each other and the dog hates the cats... one of the cats likes the dog...  Banghead

I have a dysfunctional family...  sad24:

How does this cat-dog affection express itself?
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 14, 2009, 11:09:16 AM
I don't really do pets yet.

Maybe when I am an old (er) miserable old cow I may consider getting myself one to talk to - but at the moment I cannot see the benefits.
They cost a lot.
They make a mess.
You can't just bugger off on holiday without thinking whose going to look after the terrapin etc.
When they die you have to go through a grieving process
They slobber / dribble all over the soft furnishings
Chew up / piss on your things
Vet bills are extortionate / pet insurance not much better
The sight of dead things being bought into the house does not appeal in the slightest (mice/ birds etc)


Why would you sign up for this  confused2:

I have no idea...  noooo:

Bm should befriend his goats
I have three cats and a dog... I don't need goats...  noooo:

You also have a lovable, faithful and damned good looking old beagle ~ or had you forgotten?  evil:

Where?  whistle:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2009, 11:16:27 AM
I don't really do pets yet.

Maybe when I am an old (er) miserable old cow I may consider getting myself one to talk to - but at the moment I cannot see the benefits.
They cost a lot.
They make a mess.
You can't just bugger off on holiday without thinking whose going to look after the terrapin etc.
When they die you have to go through a grieving process
They slobber / dribble all over the soft furnishings
Chew up / piss on your things
Vet bills are extortionate / pet insurance not much better
The sight of dead things being bought into the house does not appeal in the slightest (mice/ birds etc)


Why would you sign up for this  confused2:

I have no idea...  noooo:

Bm should befriend his goats
I have three cats and a dog... I don't need goats...  noooo:

Do cats and dog get on, like?

Nooo....  noooo:

The cats hate each other and the dog hates the cats... one of the cats likes the dog...  Banghead

I have a dysfunctional family...  sad24:

How does this cat-dog affection express itself?
The cat rubs himself up against the dog like... and sniffs his arse...  noooo:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 11:17:56 AM
I don't really do pets yet.

Maybe when I am an old (er) miserable old cow I may consider getting myself one to talk to - but at the moment I cannot see the benefits.
They cost a lot.
They make a mess.
You can't just bugger off on holiday without thinking whose going to look after the terrapin etc.
When they die you have to go through a grieving process
They slobber / dribble all over the soft furnishings
Chew up / piss on your things
Vet bills are extortionate / pet insurance not much better
The sight of dead things being bought into the house does not appeal in the slightest (mice/ birds etc)


Why would you sign up for this  confused2:

I have no idea...  noooo:

Bm should befriend his goats
I have three cats and a dog... I don't need goats...  noooo:

Do cats and dog get on, like?

Nooo....  noooo:

The cats hate each other and the dog hates the cats... one of the cats likes the dog...  Banghead

I have a dysfunctional family...  sad24:

How does this cat-dog affection express itself?
The cat rubs himself up against the dog like... and sniffs his arse...  noooo:

Waaaaaaay too much information!  sick2:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 11:18:45 AM
I don't really do pets yet.

Maybe when I am an old (er) miserable old cow I may consider getting myself one to talk to - but at the moment I cannot see the benefits.
They cost a lot.
They make a mess.
You can't just bugger off on holiday without thinking whose going to look after the terrapin etc.
When they die you have to go through a grieving process
They slobber / dribble all over the soft furnishings
Chew up / piss on your things
Vet bills are extortionate / pet insurance not much better
The sight of dead things being bought into the house does not appeal in the slightest (mice/ birds etc)


Why would you sign up for this  confused2:

I have no idea...  noooo:

Bm should befriend his goats
I have three cats and a dog... I don't need goats...  noooo:

You also have a lovable, faithful and damned good looking old beagle ~ or had you forgotten?  evil:

Where?  whistle:

Watch It Shortarse!  evil:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 11:18:55 AM
Your cat needs help!
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2009, 11:19:43 AM
Your cat needs help!
He likes to lick my head too...  redface:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 11:20:18 AM
Your cat needs help!
He likes to lick my head too...  redface:

That explains a lot  whistle:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 11:24:53 AM
Your cat needs help!
He likes to lick my head too...  redface:

Head or hair?
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 11:26:01 AM
Your cat needs help!
He likes to lick my head too...  redface:

Head or hair?

I think we can only accept the first statement  whistle:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 14, 2009, 12:01:07 PM
Your cat needs help!
He likes to lick my head too...  redface:

Don't cats have scratchy tongues  eeek:

Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 12:03:03 PM
Your cat needs help!
He likes to lick my head too...  redface:

Don't cats have scratchy tongues  eeek:



Yep! ~ Which may explain much.

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Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 14, 2009, 12:05:17 PM
So it's not natural hair loss but tongue erosion  lol:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 12:05:42 PM
Do you suffer from that too?  eeek:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2009, 12:07:06 PM
Your cat needs help!
He likes to lick my head too...  redface:

Don't cats have scratchy tongues  eeek:


Yes, luckily I have a full head of hair to protect my delicate scalp...  whistle:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 14, 2009, 12:07:31 PM
Do you suffer from that too?  eeek:

 happy001 happy001 happy001

Unfortunately not  noooo:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 12:10:08 PM
You should get a cat!  angel1
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 14, 2009, 12:12:41 PM
Maybe I'll get a virtual pet - much less hassle  ;)
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 12:16:18 PM
Where should I send my CV?

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Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 12:19:24 PM
You should get a cat!  angel1

Have you taken delivery of that Maine Coon cat you were after yet?
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 12:21:40 PM
Mrs Nick exercised her veto  sad24:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 12:22:42 PM
 happy100

I thought you were perhaps being a tad over ambitious.
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2009, 12:24:04 PM
Mrs Nick exercised her veto  sad24:
Just as well you didn't get a cat... with a mouse in the house like!  point:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 12:29:29 PM
Mrs Nick exercised her veto  sad24:
Just as well you didn't get a cat... with a mouse in the house like!  point:

How unkind <snigger>
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 12:30:59 PM
 evil:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on January 14, 2009, 12:41:53 PM
As I mentioned previously my cat is ill.

The vet's bill so far is about £700, unfortunately the vet is still not sure what's wrong. I've just spoken to her and it's either more (expensive) tests with no guarentees or time to let him go.  cry:

Don't think I will get another.
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 12:45:12 PM
As I mentioned previously my cat is ill.

The vet's bill so far is about £700, unfortunately the vet is still not sure what's wrong. I've just spoken to her and it's either more (expensive) tests with no guarentees or time to let him go.  cry:

Don't think I will get another.

In a nutshell there is the reason we don't have cats or dogs. I grew up with both and it is heartbreaking to have to make the decision to have them "put to sleep" but on the other hand the cost of keeping them going for an unspecified period is now so high as to be impractical.
Keeping animals (including birds) is now, for me at least, purely a matter of providing eggs and/or meat for my table.
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 14, 2009, 12:48:00 PM
As I mentioned previously my cat is ill.

The vet's bill so far is about £700, unfortunately the vet is still not sure what's wrong. I've just spoken to her and it's either more (expensive) tests with no guarentees or time to let him go.  cry:

Don't think I will get another.

Sorry to hear that Uncle Mort.

One of my friends has 2 cats. The children love them to pieces. However one of them has been unwell and has a series of tests / x rays - so far totalling in excess of a thousand pounds.

Apparently the diagnosis now is that she has dementia and there is nothing medically they can do

That wil be a £1000 well spent then  noooo:



Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 12:48:31 PM
As I mentioned previously my cat is ill.

The vet's bill so far is about £700, unfortunately the vet is still not sure what's wrong. I've just spoken to her and it's either more (expensive) tests with no guarentees or time to let him go.  cry:

Don't think I will get another.

 happy100
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 01:21:56 PM
Quote
she has dementia

How can they tell?
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 14, 2009, 01:26:27 PM
I think that is the vet equivalent of "you have a virus"

However she has started weeing in shoes and trainers left in the hallway (always immaculately house trained previously) and the other day my friend went out, was in the shops and went to get her purse  to find the cat had puked over all the contents in there  sick2:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 01:27:50 PM
OUr cat did that. From six weeks old  rubschin:

She never laid eggs though  noooo:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 14, 2009, 04:38:01 PM
Have you taken delivery of that Maine Coon cat you were after yet?

He is remaining topical and has changed his order to the more unusual "Maine Paki".
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 04:39:03 PM
Have you taken delivery of that Maine Coon cat you were after yet?

He is remaining topical and has changed his order to the more unusual "Maine Paki".

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 14, 2009, 05:16:40 PM
Dragon
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 05:26:37 PM
Dragon

Wife?
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 14, 2009, 05:42:43 PM
Dragon

Wife?

along the ground.
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 14, 2009, 05:48:28 PM
Dragon

Wife?

along the ground.

Boastful  ;)
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on January 15, 2009, 02:05:03 PM
I have a lemming called Colin. Kind of cute and generally quite clean except for the suicide notes. I'm sure he is not a real Lemming in the true sense. He throws himself off my foot stool onto the shag pile carpet, shouting Geranimo lies there for a few mo's and starts all over.  I don't think his heart is in it.
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 15, 2009, 02:12:38 PM
I once knew a gerbil trainer
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Barman on January 15, 2009, 02:16:56 PM
I have a lemming called Colin. Kind of cute and generally quite clean except for the suicide notes. I'm sure he is not a real Lemming in the true sense. He throws himself off my foot stool onto the shag pile carpet, shouting Geranimo lies there for a few mo's and starts all over.  I don't think his heart is in it.
lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 15, 2009, 02:19:30 PM
I have a lemming called Colin. Kind of cute and generally quite clean except for the suicide notes. I'm sure he is not a real Lemming in the true sense. He throws himself off my foot stool onto the shag pile carpet, shouting Geranimo lies there for a few mo's and starts all over.  I don't think his heart is in it.
lol:

Is it possible he was trained as a stunt-lemming and body double for Stuart Little?
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on January 15, 2009, 02:34:57 PM
Now why didn't I think of that? eeek:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 15, 2009, 02:36:35 PM
Now why didn't I think of that? eeek:

You don't have my lifetime of working with animals.




Or my lifetime of psychiatric treatment.
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on January 15, 2009, 08:13:25 PM
 worthy: I am not worthy, I am not worthy
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 16, 2009, 10:20:55 AM
worthy: I am not worthy, I am not worthy

Perhaps not, but you are allowed out unsupervised.
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on January 16, 2009, 12:27:48 PM
I have a chit waiting to be filled in. cry:

Household Chit H0005(Husband)

APPLICATION TO GO OUT / RETURN LATE


Name -- -----------------------------

I request permission for a leave of absence from my marital home for the following period:



Date ..............  Time of departure.........  Time of return...... 

Should permission be granted, I do solemnly swear to only visit locations stated below. Nor
shall I speak to another female other than those listed without gaining oral permission to do so
from my better half. Nor shall I consume above the allocated volume of alcohol without first
phoning for a taxi or ordering a tandori. I understand that even if permission is granted my
wife/partner retains the right to be pissed off with me the following day for no valid reason what
so ever.

Amount of alcohol allowed (units)

..............

 
Locations likely to be visited

...................................................................


Females likely to be encountered

...................................................................

Strength of curry permitted

.....................................

I am a low life. I know who wears the trousers in our home, and it ain't me. I promise to abide
by your rules and regulations. I understand that this is going to cost me a fortune in Cadbury's
Roses and Flowers. You reserve the right to obtain and use my credit cards in my absence. I
hereby promise not to sleep overnight on a park bench next to a tramp. On my way home, I will
not pick a fight with a person who only exists in my inebriated mind, nor shall I conduct in depth
discussions with said entity.

I declare that to the best of my knowledge (of which I have none) the above information is

 Signed: ................................................................

Request is APPROVED / TURNED DOWN

This decision is not open to negotiation other than on my terms.

 

Permission for my Husband/Partner to be away for the period

Date Time of departure ..................... Time of return ....................

 

Signed:................................................



Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 16, 2009, 12:31:52 PM
 rubschin:
My ex used to have a sign in the kitchen that read "The opinions expressed by the husband of this house are not necessarily those of the management".
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 16, 2009, 12:35:24 PM
Why didn't you take it down?




























 point:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 16, 2009, 12:42:23 PM
Divorce seemed a better long term plan.  whistle:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 16, 2009, 01:07:29 PM
I have a chit waiting to be filled in. cry:

Household Chit H0005(Husband)

APPLICATION TO GO OUT / RETURN LATE


Name -------------------------------

I request permission for a leave of absence from my marital home for the following period:



Date ..............  Time of departure.........  Time of return...... 

Should permission be granted, I do solemnly swear to only visit locations stated below. Nor
shall I speak to another female other than those listed without gaining oral permission to do so
from my better half. Nor shall I consume above the allocated volume of alcohol without first
phoning for a taxi or ordering a tandori. I understand that even if permission is granted my
wife/partner retains the right to be pissed off with me the following day for no valid reason what
so ever.

Amount of alcohol allowed (units)

..............

 
Locations likely to be visited

...................................................................


Females likely to be encountered

...................................................................

Strength of curry permitted

.....................................

I am a low life. I know who wears the trousers in our home, and it ain't me. I promise to abide
by your rules and regulations. I understand that this is going to cost me a fortune in Cadbury's
Roses and Flowers. You reserve the right to obtain and use my credit cards in my absence. I
hereby promise not to sleep overnight on a park bench next to a tramp. On my way home, I will
not pick a fight with a person who only exists in my inebriated mind, nor shall I conduct in depth
discussions with said entity.

I declare that to the best of my knowledge (of which I have none) the above information is

 Signed: ................................................................

Request is APPROVED / TURNED DOWN

This decision is not open to negotiation other than on my terms.

 

Permission for my Husband/Partner to be away for the period

Date Time of departure ..................... Time of return ....................

 

Signed:................................................




happy001

So true.  surrender:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 16, 2009, 01:08:59 PM
I'm not allowed out at all  sad24:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on January 16, 2009, 01:13:30 PM
I'm not allowed out at all  sad24:

Probably for the best.  ;)
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 16, 2009, 01:17:23 PM
 sad24:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 16, 2009, 01:23:13 PM
I'm not allowed out at all  sad24:

Probably for the best.  ;)

Society is safer as a result.
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 16, 2009, 01:24:06 PM
My car is very dented  noooo:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on January 19, 2009, 09:23:10 AM
As I mentioned previously my cat is ill.

The vet's bill so far is about £700, unfortunately the vet is still not sure what's wrong. I've just spoken to her and it's either more (expensive) tests with no guarentees or time to let him go.  cry:

Don't think I will get another.

The cat is dead.  cry:

I took him to the vet on Saturday for an assessment. After some discussion I agreed that he should be euthenised.

"Ok" said the vet "we'll do it now"

Now! I wasn't quite prepared for that, thinking I would be bringing him back later in the week.

Still, "If t'were be done, t'were well it be done quickly" He's to be cremated as it appears the council doesn't like pets to be buried in he garden anymore.




Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 19, 2009, 09:25:21 AM
Poor Uncle. Bury him in the garden if you wish and fook the council!
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Barman on January 19, 2009, 09:43:36 AM
As I mentioned previously my cat is ill.

The vet's bill so far is about £700, unfortunately the vet is still not sure what's wrong. I've just spoken to her and it's either more (expensive) tests with no guarentees or time to let him go.  cry:

Don't think I will get another.

The cat is dead.  cry:

I took him to the vet on Saturday for an assessment. After some discussion I agreed that he should be euthenised.

"Ok" said the vet "we'll do it now"

Now! I wasn't quite prepared for that, thinking I would be bringing him back later in the week.

Still, "If t'were be done, t'were well it be done quickly" He's to be cremated as it appears the council doesn't like pets to be buried in he garden anymore.





Sorry to hear that Uncle...  happy100

As Nick wisely says (  eeek: ), it is your cat and your garden - fuck the council...  ;)
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 19, 2009, 10:24:19 AM
Yep ~ Sorry about the cat.

Take Nick's advice and bury it in the garden so that the local foxes can dig it up again ~ just like they did with Nick's. ::) Very wise.
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 19, 2009, 10:30:47 AM
Put a big gravestone on top!  evil:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on January 19, 2009, 10:36:44 AM
Already opted for cremation. Probably for the best as I also get foxes in the garden.
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 19, 2009, 10:37:20 AM
Do you get his ashes back?
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 19, 2009, 10:40:11 AM
FFS ~ It was only a bloody cat  Banghead

You'll be wanting to see the order of service next!
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 19, 2009, 10:44:39 AM
That was going to be my next request yes  redface:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on January 19, 2009, 10:46:33 AM
No and Snoopy's right, It is only a cat ~ although I was a little choked up at the time.
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 19, 2009, 10:48:48 AM
Only a cat  sad24:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 19, 2009, 10:53:18 AM
No and Snoopy's right, It is only a cat ~ although I was a little choked up at the time.

I've said it before ~ I know how upsetting the death of a pet can be ~ which is why we have neither dog nor cat.
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 19, 2009, 11:08:51 AM
The Third Way

http://hubpages.com/hub/GettingYourDogStuffedBayAreaStyle (http://hubpages.com/hub/GettingYourDogStuffedBayAreaStyle)
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 19, 2009, 11:33:17 AM
No and Snoopy's right, It is only a cat ~ although I was a little choked up at the time.

Sorry to hear that UM.

We have working animals but the ones that stay around the house and let their characters be known are always missed when they go.  noooo:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 19, 2009, 11:40:48 AM
No and Snoopy's right, It is only a cat ~ although I was a little choked up at the time.

Sorry to hear that UM.

We have working animals but the ones that stay around the house and let their characters be known are always missed when they go.  noooo:

We have working animals but the ones that stay around the house and let their characters be known are always missed when they go.

More information required. And 'go' where?

You may be our last hope of getting this thread back on topic
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Snoopy on January 19, 2009, 11:44:58 AM
 Banghead Banghead Banghead

Ever heard the expression that ends with the words "Two short planks"?
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Nick on January 19, 2009, 11:59:07 AM
 shrugs:
Title: Re: The unusual pets thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 19, 2009, 12:34:31 PM
Banghead Banghead Banghead

Ever heard the expression that ends with the words "Two short planks"?

Or indeed a bovine vulva.  ::)